Minors: Castañon, Mears power TinCaps; Nelson Cruz doubles for El Paso - The San Diego Union-Tribune

MLB rumors: Padres showing interest in Nelson Cruz

Nelson Cruz designated for assignment by Padres

San Diego Padres fans react to team DFA'ing Nelson Cruz: Sad for him but Father Time has never lost Hardly one of the worst players on this team

San Diego Padres reportedly interested in Nelson Cruz

Nelson Cruz designated for assignment by Padres

Minors: Castañon, Mears power TinCaps; Nelson Cruz doubles for El Paso - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Talking with Padres designated hitter (and aspiring first baseman?) Nelson Cruz - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Padres designate Nelson Cruz for assignment with 43-year-old slugger having down season

Late, Sudden, Unsurprising, the Emergence of Nelson Cruz - The New York Times

Nelson Cruz signs one-year contract with Minnesota Twins

The #Padres made the following roster moves today: ◦ Recalled LHP José Castillo, RHP Matt Waldron & INF Matthew Batten from El Paso ◦ Optioned RHP Domingo Tapia to El Paso, placed